Photos: Best of the West

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In this Nov. 9, 2012 photo, Rick O'Shay and Hipshot comic strip created by Helena resident Stan Lynde are shown fin Helena, Mont. Lynde, 81, is known not only across Montana, but also nationally for his two popular syndicated Western cartoon strips, "Rick O'Shay" and "Latigo" that appeared in major newspapers reaching some 15 million readers. Earlier this month, Lynde donated some of his original art, memorabilia and possessions to the Montana Historical Society. (AP Photo/The Independent Record, Eliza Wiley)